NRCC Statement on NM-02 Primary Election

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional district primary election:

“Congratulations to Yvette Herrell on officially securing the primary election victory. As the former Congresswoman, Yvette has proven she is a fighter for securing the southern border and is ready to take on Bidenomics head-on. As the general election begins, we are eager to remind New Mexicans of Gabe Vasquez’s extreme anti-border security record and Defund the Police advocacy – as well as a new troubling arrest warrant and racial slur.”– NRCC Spokeswoman Delanie Bomar

Background:

• NM-02 is categorized as a “Toss Up” seat.
• El Paso police recently executed an arrest warrant against Vasquez and he was put out on bond.
• Last week, Vasquez came under fire for previously calling a former colleague a “n***er.”
• Vasquez has had run-ins with law enforcement over domestic disturbances and marijuana possession — in which he tried to flush the drugs down the toilet when police knocked on the door.  
• Vasquez has an anti-law enforcement track record. He has called to defund the police and he advocated against funding for the Las Cruces police department.